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'Mild' Is The Word For Local Weekend Weather Forecast

Forecasters say we can expect a nice weekend after a week of heavy rain.

This story was reported and written by Associate Regional Editor Sherri Lonon.

Greater Brandon area residents hoping for a chance to dry out and soak up a little sunshine are going to get it as the weekend arrives.

The National Weather Service says the Tampa Bay area is in for a much milder weekend with low chances for rain and reasonably mild temperatures.

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This weekend’s weather “will let people dry out,” said meteorologist Robert Garcia.

The greatest chance for rain is Saturday, Sept. 28 but even then it’s only about 20 percent.

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While high temperatures will return to the low 90s, Garcia said the overnight lows should deliver a welcome change. The forecast calls for lows in the mid-60s throughout much of the Bay. Those in coastal areas might see low 70s.

Get a complete forecast for the Greater Brandon area by visiting the National Weather Service online.

 


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